Print Assistant

Do you have manufacturing experience, are computer literate and would like to start a skilled career in the print industry? Manpower Print & Packaging Division are currently retained on behalf of one of our prestigious partners, a global, industry leading brand within their field. We are looking to recruit an additional Print Assistant, based at their Sunderland site. This is a permanent position, offering £13.23ph, working a continental shift pattern: 4 days on 4 days off, 6am-6pm/6pm-6am. You will assist the lead printer in the general operation of the printing press and provide a positive contribution towards meeting required productivity targets and quality standards. The assistant is also responsible for preparing the press for a job change; ensuring all equipment and materials are ready and available. Duties will include: Unpacking pallets & preparing reels of raw material for press; loading raw materials onto the press unwind unit. Assisting the printer to load and unload plate cylinders and anilox rollers to and from the press. Maintaining sufficient ink supply at press; monitoring reservoirs throughout production and refilling as required. Ensuring spare anilox rollers are clean, fitted with gears and ready for the press. Unloading printed work in progress reels from the rewind unit; weighing, strapping / wrapping and labelling work in progress reels ready to be placed into stock. Using solvent based cleaning agents to clean various press components. Handling of delicate printing plates - stripping plates from cylinders; cleaning & preparing for storage; checking plates for damage or deterioration; reporting any issues to the lead printer.So, if you tick the above boxes, we encourage you to apply today, and a member of the team will review your details and book in a call at a time convenient to you